"Located at the base of the Mayacamas Mountains in the far Northwest corner of the Rutherford appellation, the Flora Springs estate is in the heart of the Napa Valley. Founded in 1978, Flora Springs has been a family affair for over three decades. As both artisan winemakers and growers, the family is committed to the traditions of fine winemaking and responsible stewardship of its 650 acres of vineyard land for future generations to savor and uphold." - Winery Notes

Flora Springs Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2009 Reviews

"What a pretty Chardonnay. Complex and intricate, it has detailed pineapple, golden mango and pear flavors that suggest very ripe growing conditions. Yet it's dry and balanced in the finish, not jammy. Don't drink this beauty too cold." - 92, Wine Enthusiast

Flora Springs Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2009 Tasting Notes

"Flora Springs Barrel Fermented Chardonnay is Napa Valley history in a bottle. In 1980, at a time when Chardonnay was the true ambassador for wines from the New World, Flora Springs began its reign as one of the great Chardonnay producers from Napa Valley. Disregarding trends, Flora Springs continues to craft its Barrel Fermented Chardonnay in a style that has inspired white wine producers and created loyal Chardonnay connoisseurs for the last 30 years. The 2009 vintage offers rich flavors of peach and pear with a hint of pineapple on the palate. In each vintage, we strive to find a balance between the rich flavors of our St. Helena and Oakville Chardonnay and the acidity and minerality of our Carneros fruit. For 2009 we further enhanced the wine by allowing 21% of the blend to go through malolactic fermentation. You wouldn’t believe the excitement in the cellar when we passed the final blend around the table—tropical fruit, richness, complexity, spandex?—it’s 1980 all over again!" - Winery Notes